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With the turkey carcass simmering on the stove and strings of lights waiting to be hung, it can only mean one thing. The annual hunt for the perfect gift is on. I know those overachievers out there are snickering as they wrap gifts bought back in July, but hey, for most of us, shopping starts in earnest with Black Friday.
In case you missed it, our marketing team created three gift guides recently for those searching for the perfect gift. One guide offers suggestions in the $50 and under category, while another ups the ante to the $100 range. And finally, for those on your Very Very Good List, our staffers offered up their favorites in the no-limit-on-the-love... Read More

We haven’t hit the solstice yet, but the summer wedding season is in full swing! It’s always a challenge to come up with the perfect wedding gift, and, let’s face it, although that lovely flatware is on the list, do you really want your gift to be tossed in a drawer with 11 other forks, knives, and spoons?
No! You want something useful, beautiful, and memorable! And, even more so, something that will fit perfectly in the happy couple’s home no matter where they live in the years to come. The staff at Barn Light Electric is here to help with some of our favorite hand-crafted, American-made picks for the perfect wedding gift!
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I love spring, but man, she carries a lot of baggage! Spring brings warm breezes and an explosion of new growth, yet she also drags along plenty of pollen and a seemingly never-ending list of things to do.
As you tackle your list of clean out, spruce up chores this spring, your checkbook may take a hit after multiple trips to the garden center and home décor stores.
We’re here to help keep your checkbook happy and offer hundreds of ways to change up your look for spring with our annual Spring Sale! To celebrate the season, from now through Sunday, April 24th, 2016, you can take 15 percent off hundreds of our indoor and outdoor lighting products and home... Read More

Of all the types of lighting at your disposal to brighten up a space, the humble table lamp is often overlooked. Pendant lighting, recessed lights, even wall sconces get all the hype and attention, yet a purposefully placed table lamp can not only add illumination where it’s needed, but the wide range of styles, colors, and cord accessories available can make these portable light fixtures an integral part of any room design.
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Just because you’re not an interior designer doesn’t mean your lighting has to look amateurish! With lighting, as with so many aspects of home design, the difference between rookie and expert-level execution typically comes down to the littlest details. With these easy tips, tricks, and small tweaks, your home lighting will have that professional look in no time.
Keep cords out of sight: If budget allows, have plugs installed where you want to put floor and table lamps, or use ceiling lighting instead. And if your cord must show, choose a cord with personality!
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One of our first posts of 2016 was from our guest blogger, Melissa Andersen, who suggested 10 Easy Home Updates for the new year. The post offered great suggestions for freshening up your spaces at home without breaking the bank.
Changing out light fixtures is an easy, budget-friendly way to dramatically alter the look of a room. And with Plug-In Lighting, you don’t even need to call an electrician.
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